# Chipotle vs Wendy’s

The clearest difference is ads: Chipotle at none against Wendy’s's shown. Chipotle also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Chipotle against 4.8 for Wendy’s. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8M and 1.9M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Chipotle's written reviews are positive against 40% of Wendy’s's.

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, Wendy’s fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipotle | Wendy’s |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendys/id540518599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8M | **1.9M** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **39.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #13 |
| Size | 253 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipotle Mexican Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/327228458) | [Wendy's International, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/540518602) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipotle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipotle/id327228455)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Food & Drink, #120 Top Free (US App Store)

Order your favorite Mexican food for convenient pickup or delivery. Earn points with every order to redeem for free food, goods, or donations. Customize your meals with various options and enjoy exclusive in-app menu items.

**Highlights:** Mobile pickup and delivery, Automatic rewards points, Exclusive in-app menu items, Customizable meal options, Saved meals and recent orders, Group ordering

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🚀 Quick ordering process
- 💡 Useful rewards program
- 👍 Convenient delivery option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔒 Security issues with saved payment info
- 💰 Expensive with high delivery fees
- 🔍 Lack of order tracking and status updates
- 🤖 Poor customer service from chatbot

**Reported bugs**

- App not syncing with store hours, leading to canceled orders
- Issues with points not properly tracking or applying
- Inability to cancel or modify orders after placement

**Requested features**

- Allow adding multiple gift cards
- Provide detailed order history and receipts
- Add option to customize orders beyond presets
- Integrate with store inventory to show out-of-stock items


### Wendy’s

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wendys/id540518599)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Free · Food & Drink, #200 Top Free (US App Store)

Get exclusive deals on burgers, breakfast, and Frosty treats. Earn rewards for free food by scanning in-restaurant or ordering delivery. Personalized offers are sent for special occasions.

**Highlights:** Earn Rewards for free food, Exclusive offers on deals, Order delivery, App-exclusive breakfast menu, Daily deals notifications, Scan to earn points, Personalized birthday/holiday offers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🍔 Great food quality
- 💳 Convenient mobile ordering
- 🤝 Helpful and friendly staff
- 🕰️ Efficient pickup process
- 🎁 Decent rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🔍 Difficult to use and navigate
- 💰 Issues with payments and refunds
- 🕰️ Slow order processing
- 📍 Inaccurate location information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect order processing
- Payment issues and lost funds
- Location-based features not working
- Rewards and offers not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Streamline the ordering process
- Add more payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Enhance the rewards program
- Improve integration between app and in-store experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chipotle free?

Chipotle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wendy’s free?

Wendy’s is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chipotle or Wendy’s?

Wendy’s is rated higher. Chipotle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while Wendy’s averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Chipotle or Wendy’s have ads?

Wendy’s shows ads; Chipotle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chipotle or Wendy’s?

Chipotle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wendy’s fortnightly. Most recently, Chipotle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Wendy’s on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Chipotle or Wendy’s?

Chipotle currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Wendy’s at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*